Team Leader

SUEZ; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is seeking a proactive team leader for a frontline management role at our facility. You will support Site Supervisors, coordinate resources, maintain safety standards, and drive daily production targets with a strong emphasis on health and safety practices.

The role requires flexibility for overtime, computer literacy, and preferably an ISOH Managing Safely qualification or progression toward it. Experience with mobile plant and machinery licenses is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has interest in first line management and developing personnel skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to work; overtime may be required.
• Ideally hold or be expected to achieve ISOH Managing Safely.
• Computer literate and comfortable with standard software.
• License for one or both machines is preferred; training can be provided.
• Mobile plant experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Supervisors with day-to-day management of the team.
• Coordinate with Bulk Haulage & Trading to ensure adequate resources.
• Help meet daily production targets and maximise production time.
• Complete daily permit to works.
• Maintain Shift Logs and provide daily performance feedback.
• Carry out toolbox talks for Safe Systems and Safety Alerts.

Skills

Team leadership

Self-motivation

Computer literacy

ISOH Managing Safely

Machinery license

Mobile plant experience

Job description

What will I be doing?

As the team leader you will be:

• Assisting Site Supervisors with the day to day management of the team.
• Co-ordinating with Bulk Haulage & Trading colleagues to ensure the provision of adequate resources to move material into and off site, in a timely manner.
• Assist the site management to ensure daily production targets are achieved & production time is maximised at the facility.
• Completion of daily permit to works.
• Maintaining Shift Log’s and provide daily feedback on performance to teams.
• Carry out toolbox talks for Safe Systems and Safety Alerts.
• Assisting Supervisors with weekly audits, action plans and oversee corrective actions, as well as with employee inductions, briefings and training.
• Assisting Supervisors with the day to day performance management of employees.
• Carrying out Waste Acceptance Checks on incoming material and carry out rejections as required in line with that specific customer’s contract.
• Ensuring the segregation of all recyclable materials at the facility is maximised.
• Controlling housekeeping activities to ensure all are carried out in a safe manner and conform to the Safe Systems of Work and Company Policies.
• Promoting a culture and operating process that keeps focus on health and safety.
• Ensuring all work equipment within their area is used and maintained in a safe manner, all defects reported, and a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
• Carry out 5’s audits and SIM observations to promote and maintain the safety & lean culture on site.
• Ensuring that SUEZ complies fully with its legal duties in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its employees.
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job role.

What are the requirements?

• This is an ideal opportunity for any employee who is interested in gaining experience in a first line management role, and who are keen to progress and develop their personnel skills.
• The applicant must be self-motivated and be able to work as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to work will be advantageous as you may be expected to work overtime as required.
• Ideally, the successful candidate will either already hold or be expected to achieve the ISOH Managing Safely Qualification.
• You will also be computer literate.
• That the ideal candidate would hold a license for 1 or both machines however training can be provided.
• Any mobile plant experience would be advantageous.

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.